bike bags

"gardenshears" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

The Nashbar Townie Basket comes to mind.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=66&subcategory=1004&brand=&sku=8641&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat:%20Panniers

It uses one velco strap and two flat vinyl coated metal hooks to hold the
bag on a rack, plus a bungie hook to keep it from flopping around too much.
It has a carry handle, so you can carry it around. There is a plastic
reinforced bottom, and two side plates that you can snap into place when you
unfold it.
On the bottom is a zipper pouch slot, and inside it you have a plastic rain
cover for the bag, in case you get caught out in a rain shower or something.
I was just looking at it here at home, and found that my company large
laptop case slips in sideways too, no problem.
Heck that makes it even better.

Earl Bollinger said:

"gardenshears" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

The Nashbar Townie Basket comes to mind.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=66&subcategory=1004&brand=&sku=8641&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat:%20Panniers

It uses one velco strap and two flat vinyl coated metal hooks to hold the
bag on a rack, plus a bungie hook to keep it from flopping around too much.
It has a carry handle, so you can carry it around. There is a plastic
reinforced bottom, and two side plates that you can snap into place when you
unfold it.
On the bottom is a zipper pouch slot, and inside it you have a plastic rain
cover for the bag, in case you get caught out in a rain shower or something.
I was just looking at it here at home, and found that my company large
laptop case slips in sideways too, no problem.
Heck that makes it even better.

I just gave away a townie basket with a bike I sold. They're good for
short trips with up to 15 pounds of stuff. The plastic reinforcing them
is really too flexible for me to recommend them. If weight doesn't
matter, Wald mesh steel folding baskets are excellent.

What I'd like is a set of wicker bicycle panniers.

--
mac the naïf

Alex Colvin said:

What I'd like is a set of wicker bicycle panniers.

Finally an opportunity to indulge in my Undergradute major!

And they said I'd never make money from it...

--
Dane Buson - [email hidden]
"Stupidity is an elemental force for which no earthquake
is a match." -Karl Kraus

"gardenshears" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

When you are talking about cycling - good and cheap just don't go together.

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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Just too add another perspective, I have wire racks on the back and they
can be folded back when not in use. If I want to take them off
completely it is a 5 minute job. They attach at the front to the seat
post bolt (quick release, no wrench) and at the rear to some holes above
the axle, apparently put there, threaded and all (with bolts in place),
for just this kind of thing. Not bags so you can't throw small things in
there, but I can manage 2 bags of groceries for shopping, and one small
ice chest (left side) and a 1 gallon thermo water jug (right side) with
a small amount of room to spare.
Garage sale, $5.00. manufacturer unknown. I have seem some similar at
both of my local LBS shops, but neither was as convenient to mount.
Bill (love those sales) Baka

"Bill Baka" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Just too add another perspective, I have wire racks on the back and they
can be folded back when not in use. If I want to take them off completely
it is a 5 minute job. They attach at the front to the seat post bolt
(quick release, no wrench) and at the rear to some holes above the axle,
apparently put there, threaded and all (with bolts in place), for just
this kind of thing. Not bags so you can't throw small things in there, but
I can manage 2 bags of groceries for shopping, and one small ice chest
(left side) and a 1 gallon thermo water jug (right side) with a small
amount of room to spare.
Garage sale, $5.00. manufacturer unknown. I have seem some similar at both
of my local LBS shops, but neither was as convenient to mount.
Bill (love those sales) Baka

I have Wald folding metal baskets on my shopping bike as well.
The rear folding baskets are held on using nylon ZIP ties. They work great.
The big front Wald metal basket is held on using the old conventional
methods.
I got the NAshbar baskets mentioned earlier for my wife's bike, as she wants
to use them for shopping bags at the store.

Earl Bollinger said:

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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Just too add another perspective, I have wire racks on the back and they
can be folded back when not in use. If I want to take them off completely
it is a 5 minute job. They attach at the front to the seat post bolt
(quick release, no wrench) and at the rear to some holes above the axle,
apparently put there, threaded and all (with bolts in place), for just
this kind of thing. Not bags so you can't throw small things in there, but
I can manage 2 bags of groceries for shopping, and one small ice chest
(left side) and a 1 gallon thermo water jug (right side) with a small
amount of room to spare.
Garage sale, $5.00. manufacturer unknown. I have seem some similar at both
of my local LBS shops, but neither was as convenient to mount.
Bill (love those sales) Baka

I have Wald folding metal baskets on my shopping bike as well.
The rear folding baskets are held on using nylon ZIP ties. They work great.
The big front Wald metal basket is held on using the old conventional
methods.
I got the NAshbar baskets mentioned earlier for my wife's bike, as she wants
to use them for shopping bags at the store.

Yeah,
I don't mind being a Fred once in a while. If I want to get serious
playing BMX out on the motorcycle course I can take them off in 5
minutes, but for my metric Century+ rides all the extra food and water
comes in handy. I still haven't found a front basket with a quick
dismount on the front. The wheel axle has a quick release lever but the
handlebars require some work.
Bill Baka

Cobbworks buckets come to mind, you can buy them already made or make your
own out of plastic containers http://www.cobbworks.com/

Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

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gardenshears wrote:
> does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
> cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
> holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
> unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
> a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
> to unpack them.
>
Just too add another perspective, I have wire racks on the back and they
can be folded back when not in use. If I want to take them off
completely it is a 5 minute job. They attach at the front to the seat
post bolt (quick release, no wrench) and at the rear to some holes above
the axle, apparently put there, threaded and all (with bolts in place),
for just this kind of thing. Not bags so you can't throw small things in
there, but I can manage 2 bags of groceries for shopping, and one small
ice chest (left side) and a 1 gallon thermo water jug (right side) with
a small amount of room to spare.
Garage sale, $5.00. manufacturer unknown. I have seem some similar at
both of my local LBS shops, but neither was as convenient to mount.
Bill (love those sales) Baka

I have Wald folding metal baskets on my shopping bike as well.
The rear folding baskets are held on using nylon ZIP ties. They work
great.
The big front Wald metal basket is held on using the old conventional
methods.
I got the NAshbar baskets mentioned earlier for my wife's bike, as she
wants to use them for shopping bags at the store.

Yeah,
I don't mind being a Fred once in a while. If I want to get serious
playing BMX out on the motorcycle course I can take them off in 5 minutes,
but for my metric Century+ rides all the extra food and water comes in
handy. I still haven't found a front basket with a quick dismount on the
front. The wheel axle has a quick release lever but the handlebars require
some work.
Bill Baka

Dave said:

Cobbworks buckets come to mind, you can buy them already made or make your
own out of plastic containers http://www.cobbworks.com/

Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

Wow,
That bike is loaded to the max. I have been out Fredded, if that is
possible. Seriously, that looks like a great setup for overnight camping
and cross country touring. Add a front basket and a large back pack and
you could probably tour for a week without needing to restock.
Some day I think I want to try a cross country tour. Either I strike it
rich or wait to retire, but that gives me a goal.
Thanks for the link and ideas it started.
Bill Baka

On 8 Sep 2006 03:39:13 -0700, "gardenshears" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

How about grocery bag panniers form either Jandd or Performance. I
have one of the Jandd units (wish I had bought 2!). They detach in
about 2 seconds. However, they do require a fixed rear rack to hook
onto.

Steve

Hey they make good seats off the bike at a campsite too turned upside down
!!
Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

"Bill Baka" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Dave said:

Cobbworks buckets come to mind, you can buy them already made or make

your

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own out of plastic containers http://www.cobbworks.com/

Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

Wow,
That bike is loaded to the max. I have been out Fredded, if that is
possible. Seriously, that looks like a great setup for overnight camping
and cross country touring. Add a front basket and a large back pack and
you could probably tour for a week without needing to restock.
Some day I think I want to try a cross country tour. Either I strike it
rich or wait to retire, but that gives me a goal.
Thanks for the link and ideas it started.
Bill Baka

Nashbars started carrying these again too if I'm not mistaken. They are
great all around bags for carrying stuff. I have the Nashbars
Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

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On 8 Sep 2006 03:39:13 -0700, "gardenshears" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

How about grocery bag panniers form either Jandd or Performance. I
have one of the Jandd units (wish I had bought 2!). They detach in
about 2 seconds. However, they do require a fixed rear rack to hook
onto.

Steve

gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Have a look at this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Buckets

They work very well for shopping - you can take them in the store with
you or just carry cloth or plastic reuseable bags and pack them at
curbside. Mount them level with your rack,and you have a big platform
for things like 24 packs of TP.

"Brian Huntley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Have a look at this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Buckets

They work very well for shopping - you can take them in the store with
you or just carry cloth or plastic reuseable bags and pack them at
curbside. Mount them level with your rack,and you have a big platform
for things like 24 packs of TP.

I knew I had seen those Oyster buckets around someplace.
Excellent setup.
I'll have to see how much they cost, and whether I need to find a cat lover
or not for all that excess kitty litter.
..

The final product looks pretty good thnx for posting the crazy guy link.
These will make a handy set of carriers for anyone.
Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Have a look at this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Buckets

They work very well for shopping - you can take them in the store with
you or just carry cloth or plastic reuseable bags and pack them at
curbside. Mount them level with your rack,and you have a big platform
for things like 24 packs of TP.

I knew I had seen those Oyster buckets around someplace.
Excellent setup.
I'll have to see how much they cost, and whether I need to find a cat

lover

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or not for all that excess kitty litter.
.

Earl Bollinger said:

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gardenshears said:

does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
to unpack them.

Have a look at this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Buckets

They work very well for shopping - you can take them in the store with
you or just carry cloth or plastic reuseable bags and pack them at
curbside. Mount them level with your rack,and you have a big platform
for things like 24 packs of TP.

I knew I had seen those Oyster buckets around someplace.
Excellent setup.
I'll have to see how much they cost, and whether I need to find a cat lover
or not for all that excess kitty litter.
.

Don't need to buy kitty litter... restaurants throw these containers
away all the time. Just stop at your favorite diner and ask them to
save you a couple.

Arlie

You know at first glance I thought they would look really cheesy on a bike.
The more I look at these the more I like them, they are simple, practical,
and multi use making them very useful. Image is very important travelling
unfortunately. Riding through a town on a beat up bike with nasty bags is a
good way to be labeled a homeless person only to be run out of town, or
messed with by locals and police. We live in a world were image is
everything.
Dave
http://www.noweldrecumbent.com

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gardenshears wrote:

>does any one know where to get good cheap bags to go on the back of a
>cycle. something that is esy to get off. my last ones had 6 straps
>holding them on so they where a job to get off, meaning that i had to
>unpack my shopping from the bike and carry it in the house two bits at
>a time. i would like somthing that means i can carry the bags indoors
>to unpack them.

Have a look at this: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Buckets

They work very well for shopping - you can take them in the store with
you or just carry cloth or plastic reuseable bags and pack them at
curbside. Mount them level with your rack,and you have a big platform
for things like 24 packs of TP.

I knew I had seen those Oyster buckets around someplace.
Excellent setup.
I'll have to see how much they cost, and whether I need to find a cat
lover or not for all that excess kitty litter.
.

Don't need to buy kitty litter... restaurants throw these containers away
all the time. Just stop at your favorite diner and ask them to save you a
couple.

Arlie